In Bond Fine Wine. 2012 Domaine de Montille Volnay Taillepieds 1er Cru, Volnay, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Domaine de Montille is one of Burgundy's great classical estates. Founded in Volnay in 1730, Domaine de Montille's modern reputation was shaped by Hubert de Montille who took over in 1947 and became one of Burgundy's most influential advocates of terroir-driven winemaking. His son Etienne joined in 1983, expanding the estate and converting organic and biodynamic viticulture. Volnay is the heart of the domaine: structured Taillepieds, richer Champans and fragrant, more accessible Mitans. Named after Hubert's wife, the prestigious 1er Cru Cuvee Christiane is produced from a tiny parcels of Malconsorts immediately adjoining La Tache (Grand Cru).
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 91/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2014
Reduced aromas of cherry and licorice. Supple, broad and densely packed, with musky cherry, spice and herb flavors deepened by saline minerality. Finishes with fine-grained tannins and excellent breadth. The longest of these 2012s to this point.